How do I take someone off as a dependent

[ricorosa17]

That is outrageous, ..what if that person added you without your knowledge, ..there should be a way to have it removed ,...is the IRS wanted money from you, they would act immediately, ..but we have no rights it seems when it comes to our needs .

[DoninGA]

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@ricorosa17 wrote:

That is outrageous, ..what if that person added you without your knowledge, ..there should be a way to have it removed ,...is the IRS wanted money from you, they would act immediately, ..but we have no rights it seems when it comes to our needs .

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If you file a tax return then just file it as you normally would.  If the other party files before you, claiming you as a dependent, then you will have to print and mail your tax return.

Within a year the IRS will send you and the other party a notice requesting you amend the tax return if it was filed incorrectly for the dependent.  If no one amends their return the IRS will send another letter requesting proof that the dependent could be entered on the tax return.  The losing party has to pay back any tax refund due to the dependent being incorrectly claimed plus penalties and interest.

If the other party is fraudulently claiming you as a dependent on their tax return then go to this IRS website for how to report fraud - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/how-do-you-report-suspected-tax-fraud-activity

[LRgilb1786]

How do I remove a dependent on my 2020 tax return if I've already filed and IRS has accepted it. Also, I itemize my deductions,

[xmasbaby0]

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”  The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return. 

 If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail  it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X.

  Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

[Shemeika32]

I wanna to drop my daughter off my tax

[AamilD]

Please follow the steps below to remove your daughter as a dependent:

1. Click on Tax Home on the left Menu.
2. On the Main Screen, click on Personal Info and click on Continue.
3. You will see a Personal Info Summary Page. On that screen, you will see your daughters name along with her Status, SSN and Birth Date. In this section, next to the edit button there will be a trash can symbol which you can click and remove your daughter as your dependent.

[georgeturlock]

Go to PERSONAL INFO tab.